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WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-08), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society (IHS). The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of the Michigan-based organization in advancing hearing health care, improving patient outcomes, and connecting hearing professionals across the country and world.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Corewell Health in Grand Rapids will receive $367,620 in federal support. The award is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Healthy Start Initiative, which helps improve health outcomes for pregnant women, their partners, and babies up to 18 months old.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids will receive $555,128 in federal support through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding will support cutting-edge clinical research related to neurological disorders, specifically frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Cherry Street Services’ Heart of the City Health Center in Grand Rapids will receive $4,606,558 and Muskegon Family Care in Muskegon Heights will receive $995,228 in federal support. The awards are through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Center Program, which helps community-based organizations deliver comprehensive, affordable primary health care in underserved areas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Hillary Scholten released the following statement on her vote on the Senate-passed deal to reopen the government.
“Since the beginning of this debate, I have been clear: I will vote for a funding package for our country when it addresses the Republican-created health care crisis.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Today, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (MI03) and Haley Stevens (MI11) stood together at Catherine’s Health Center to condemn House Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid funding. They warned that these drastic cuts would jeopardize health care access for millions of Michiganders and put immense strain on community health centers across the state.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) has joined the Congressional Food Safety Caucus. The caucus, chaired by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, aims to centralize food safety, decrease foodborne illness and outbreaks, and increase inspection of imported foods. More information about the caucus is available here.
WASHINGTON – Following strong support from Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Catherine’s Health was awarded the full grant amount from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding will expand the federally qualified health center’s behavioral health services.